I don't know if this helps but I know for me when I am feeling more "low" than normal I want to be around other people but then when it comes to actually hanging out I get really scared and often back off.

It's like I want to know that I have something going on but when it actually comes to doing it I freeze.

It happens and I let my friends know. We don't plan big things, sometimes just simply walking the dogs is the most interaction I can handle. Recently I was in a really bad panic place and a friend insisted on coming over. He was just there and sat with me while I we both read. After about an hour I felt safe enough to leave the house and go out with him. It was exactly what I needed.

Just be gentle with yourself while you are going through this process. Your friends will understand as long as you let them know what is going on.